Consultant Psychiatrist - Calgary, Canada - Alberta Health Services

Description

This position is being proposed for Med-Psych Unit at Peter Lougheed Centre (0.6FTE)

The Med-Psych Unit is a tertiary care, multi-disciplinary program-based at Peter Lougheed Hospital. On average, the program will have 6 beds, will be open 365 days a week, is expected to have 90% occupancy and will be admitting approximately 9-100 patients per year with average length of stay to be around 3 weeks.

Other staff working or consulting for the unit may include a Nurse Practitioner, Registered Nurse, Chronic Diseases Management Expert, Dietician, Social Worker, Aboriginal Liaison, Registration Clerk, Public Health RN, Booking Clerk, Home Care Case Manager, Pediatrician.
This position will be for all working days. This physician will report to the Section Chief Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Inpatient and Acute Care Programs.

Providing call coverage approximately once per month

We're passionate about what we do. Our team of skilled and dedicated health care professionals, support staff, and physicians promote wellness and provide health care every day, across the Calgary Zone.We are an equal opportunity employer. AHS values the diversity of the people and communities we serve and is committed to attracting, engaging, and developing a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Qualifications:

• FRCPC with accredited training in Child Psychiatry will be preferred. Equivalent qualification is acceptable. The applicant must have adequate training in Child Psychiatry for a minimum period of 12 months in addition to the core Psychiatry training.
• Expert knowledge of commonly presenting psychiatric disorders and somatization disorders (for CL and Somatic Clinic).
• Ability to manage a broad range of psychiatric medications
• Expert knowledge and skills in the application of CBT, DBT, and/or other relevant psychotherapies for mood, anxiety and/or psychotic disorders in both 1:1 and group therapy settings
• Experience working with families
• Experience working with multidisciplinary and interdisciplinary settings
• Willingness to engage in initiatives for betterment of mental health services for children and their families
• Willingness to work closely with dyad partners, management partners to address system issues
• Knowledge and management of concurrent disorders in a clinical setting
• A clear understanding of recovery orientated practice
• Interest and experience in medical education with a focus on resident training
• Ability to provide patient care virtually, in person, and/or in a blended format
• The candidate must be eligible for Licensure with the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta.
• The candidate must read, write and speak English.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and Permanent Residents will be given priority.

Additional Information

• Position Classification: Part-time
• FTE: 0.6
• Compensation: Gross earnings from fee for service would be anticipated at approximately $360,000.00 per annum.The Practitioner is responsible for purchasing health and insurance benefits. For complete details on the AMA benefits, please see .
• Community Info: na
• Posting Date: Feb 29, 2024
• Closing Date: Mar 31, 2024
• Target Start Date: Apr 1, 2024
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Calgary Zone, Peter Lougheed Centre, Calgary